Deeds and Ownership
Ownership of real property is one of the most valuable legal rights. The method of documenting and transferring this ownership gives rise to the questions in this category.
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Shaiju MathewOhioOhio is a separate property state.It is also considered an equal "contribution-distribution" state when the issue pertains to...
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Any property may have multiple liens secured against it. Generally, each of the liens may have some or all of the people with...
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First of all, a Quit Claim Deed is not worth the paper it is written on unless the individual creating it has some right to the...
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A deed is the legal instrument used to transfer the ownership of real property. Those are simply two different ways of expressing...
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A general warranty deed or warranty deed is one where the seller guarantees there are no title defects, that she/he is the owner...
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United States No. Generally you cannot get title to property simply by paying the delinquent taxes. The procedures vary from...
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Generally, property acquisition refers to a person or other entity acquiring title to real property by a deed. A deed is the...
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All of the title insurance underwriter as well as many many title agencies have websites that can direct you to a local agency in...
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No. Codicils are not associated with deeds of conveyance. Generally, once a deed has been executed it cannot be amended except by...
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Fee simple absolute is the way we describe the complete and total ownership of real property. The owner in fee simple absolute...
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Yes, but remember . . . a person who act as their own lawyer in complex legal matters has a fool for a client.
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An interesting question and not an easy answer. Why do you want to know? More details? You may own up to the middle of the street...
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You can sell as soon as you take title: immediately.
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Once a life tenant releases their life estate they have no rights in the property and no responsibilities regarding the property....
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Yes. If property is subject to a life estate and then it's conveyed by deed, the property remains subject to the life estate...
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Yes. As long as you, your spouse of anyone in your family will not benefit from the documents. For example, if he is selling his...
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you can use quit claim to transfer by spoiuse and you do not have to pay transgfer tax
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The primary meaning of a "homestead" in current real property ownership refers to a "homestead exemption". A homestead exemption...
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You must obtain another copy from whoever you paid off and record it with the land records.
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A tenancy at suffrage is another name for a tenancy at will. It means that the tenant is occupying the property with the...
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The returnee would be the person to whom the deed will be sent once it is recorded in the land records. That would be the grantee...
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With the consent of both parties signing the deed, the deed may be rewritten (or, more practically, corrected) and re-recorded....
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An easement is a specific right in, over, or under land for a specific purpose and is considered to be one of the "bundle of...
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Yes 13 houses or 3 Marla Each Or 8 houses of 5 Marla Each. One acre is around 160 Marla hence, one quarter acre should contain...
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Property and divorce laws vary from state to state. The division of property depends on many factors such as whether you live in...
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Alabama is a title theory state. See links below.
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Generally: Homes are not transferred by deed, the real estate to which the home is attached is transferred by deed. A modular...
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The property is still in your father's estate and his estate must be probated. You are not the legal owner. In order for title...
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Quitclaim deed relinquishes to the buyer whatever interest the seller may have in the property. A quitclaim deed gives the buyer...
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A revocable trust is one where usually, grantor/trustee/beneficiary are the same person. It can be revoked or amended any time...
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The mortgage will need to be in the name of and signed by all the owners of the property. If your mother is an owner then she...
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To research mineral rights ownership you go to the county clerk or recorders office and do a title search, they will normally...
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Once a deed has been recorded that deed cannot be corrected. An error in a deed must be addressed with a scrivener's affidavit or...
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No you cannot. In most jurisdictions a transfer to avoid creditors is a fraudulent conveyance and can be voided by a court. You...
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According to most state laws, without a will, the wife is entitled to a portion of her husband's estate. If he didn't have a...
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Absolutely not. The purpose of a joint tenancy is to bypass probate. Property that was held as joint tenants isn't included in...
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The easiest way is first go online to the Cook County assesors page, and type in the property address. This will give you the Pin...
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Deeds should be drafted by a professional. Once a deed is executed it cannot be undone, revoked or changed. Errors made by...
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Eminent domain does not "limit your right to own property". Most property owners never encounter the government's right of...
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The surviving spouse will receive all jointly owned property, including bank accounts, real estate and some vehicles. Any...
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No. One co owner of a property can only mortgage their own interest in the property. If they default, the lender can only...
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Alienable land in property law is land that has the capacity to be transferred to by mortgage or by deed. Property is generally...
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If you are in the USA, visit the assessors office in the town or county (depending on the jurisdiction) where the property is...
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In Massachusetts a collector's deed is an old form used by the tax collector to seize land of tax delinquents for non-payment of...
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A Stratum Estate or Unit Title is a term used in New Zealand for the title that records ownership of a unit or apartment in a...
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If a person was granted a life estate in property and then the owner dies, the property remains subject to the life estate. Even...
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If the two of you all have a written contract then you can take that person to a small claims court and sue for the unpaid...
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Generally, the grantor signs the deed unless it contains an agreement that the grantee must agree to to make the agreement...
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Mortgage loans are contractual obligations that cannot be terminated by agreement, divorce or any other means. Your only option...
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A Master Deed is the instrument that is used by a condominium developer (sponsor) to convert a single property to a scheme of...
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If there is a will, then you are entitled to what it provides. With no will, the laws of your particular state will govern the...
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Hopefully she has left a Will. If she owns a house or property this is called an Estate and this also includes contents of where...
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NOT IF THE LANDLORD IS ONE & THE SAME AS THE CURRENT OWNER & PROVIDED ALL OWNERS' OF SAID PROPERTY SIGNED THE PURCHASE...
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Taxes are imposed by local government taxing districts (counties, townships, municipalities, school districts, and special taxing...
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You perform the necessary title research and legal research to answer each item in the complaint and state your own legal...
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Your local COurthouse, or Recorder of Deeds office.
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They are both used to describe the same thing. An easement is perpetual unless it says otherwise in the original grant.
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The obligation of being a cosigner and the inclusion of the person's name on a deed are two different issues. Being removed from...
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Becoming a process server varies greatly by state, and ServeNow.com has provided a great resource for getting a general overview...
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Yes is generally the correct answer, unless you are currently under an FHA mortgage, which is an assumable loan. Check with your...
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You must review the instrument that created the trust to determine how a successor trustee must be appointed.A trust will never...
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No. Not unless they were legally adopted by him and then depending on their ages and state laws.
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I'm a bit confused, however, if the deceased named beneficiaries pertaining to the property, then there had to have been a will....
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Property taxes fund city government, pay salaries of city employees, fund all the municipal services the city must provide such...
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Generally, yes. However, it would end upon the death of the original owner.
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You haven't mentioned your jurisdiction but laws are different in different jurisdictions. Generally, transfers of property...
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Depends who's name is on the mortgage. If both names are on, then you would need both spouse's to take out a home equity line of...
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If you legally own the vehicle and have a bill of sale you can apply for a duplicate title at the state DMV. You must have all...
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Subdivision Covenants are found by checking the name of the developer of the particular subdivision in the land records.
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The trustor is the person who executes the trust and transfers their property to the trustee. Since a trust cannot act for...
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In almost every US state it is possible for a judgment creditor to request a forced sale of property to which a lien has been...
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Property that is titled JTWRS passes directly to the surviving owner(s) and is not subject to probate procedure nor creditor...
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NO.You cannot transfer the ownership of the property UNTIL the lien is paid off, in full.
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You would to have your attorney draw up a "quit claim deed" to deed half your interest to the party you want to deed that...
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A homestead law (which can also be a provision of the State Constitution) protects homeowners from losing their homes to...
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A Quiet Title action is filed in a court of equity in order to clear a defect in the title to real property. There are varying...
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AnswerYes. Property liens enable a judgment creditor to encumber your property so that it cannot be sold or mortgaged until the...
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it is an abbreviation for "assignment of rents". Generally a document that allows a lender to collect rents and/or any income...
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Generally, no. However, you need to consult with an attorney in your area because state laws vary on this topic. There are many...
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You have plenty of rights and your siblings just broke the law! When a person leaves a Will it's for a reason and the...
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AnswerForced sale of property for debt is possible. It depends on state laws governing creditor action and judgment/lien...
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AnswerThe easiest method to transfer an interest in real estate to create a co-ownership is by a quitclaim deed. As long as the...
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I think that depends on the couple in the relationship.You need to have a serious talk about your goals as a couple. If you're...
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Yes. Any estate that holds real property must be probated in order for title to pass to the heirs. The property will pass...
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Generally, when real estate is purchased the buyer must borrow the purchase money from a lender. The buyer enters a contract with...
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Generally those laws apply to the primary residence only.
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First, be absolutely certain that the neighbor is legally responsible for the breakage of the window. Next, take pictures with a...
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Grass. They are also called weeds as they are growing where they are not supposed to. Often it is called a "parkway strip." On...
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AnswerIf you mean a "Quit Claim Deed". Here's your answer.For instance if you own a house and you just want out of it, no money,...
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If you are dealing with land in England or Wales, go to the Land Registry's home page: If you are dealing with land in America,...
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A party wall is a fire resistant wall that separates two connected domiciles. Any changes to the party wall need to fit the fire...
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Yes but it's up to the lender.
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The easy way to deed over land, houses, cars, any interest is a quit claim deed. You may put an amount paid if you need to. I can...
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Intentional Torts are 1 year from point of discovery in Arkansas.
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The people on the existing deed create and sign a new deed by which they convey the property from themselves to themselves and...
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Property tax liens do not expire.
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